Kiftsgate Court Gardens
Just right down the road from Hidcote is Kiftsgate Court Gardens. This garden was created by Heather Muir beginning in the 1920s. Muir's daughter, Diany Binny, came to live at Kiftsgate in 1954. She would add the half-moon pool and redesigned the white garden. She also first opened the garden to the public. Today, the tradition continues as granddaughter Anne Chambers and her husband maintain the gardens. Heather Muir was a friend and neighbor of Hidcote's Lawrence Johnston (their houses are within one mile of each other), and he inspired her in the garden's design. However, the two gardens differ in character and have their own unique characteristics. While Johnston's garden is laid out in strict geometric lines, Muir took a more naturalistic approach. Muir added many heirloom shrub roses to the garden and is famous for the 'Kiftsgate' rose, which occurred from a seedling in the garden. Unfortunately, we were too early for the roses. There were a few like t...
Your yule log looks so pretty. New decorations to begin a new tradition. Blessings and Merry Christmas to you and Michael.
ReplyDeleteThat Buche looks gorgeous and delicious ! We had a little treacherous walk today , it was nice to be out for a bit of air... and so quiet out . Merry Christmas !
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ReplyDeleteThe Flicker is beautiful, but the hummer looks kinda sad in the snow. I'm sure he/she is happy that at least there is some warm, unfrozen sugar water to drink!
Merry (white) Christmas! :)
Dear Phillip, your snowed in garden looks so pretty! I do feel sorry for the hummingbird, though. Will it have a chance to survive?
ReplyDeleteThat Buche de Noel is something else! I might have to try your recipe. I love the cake decoration. Very unique and charming!
Can't believe that Christmas is almost over. Hope you guys savor the last moments. Merry Christmas to you and your partner!
Warm regards,
Christina
Christina, the Anna’s hummingbird does indeed survive the winter here. How they do it - I don’t know.. They were here last winter and it was an unusually harsh one.
DeleteMerry Christmas to you both! Your garden looks beautiful frosted with snow. Speaking of frosting, the Buche de Noel looks divine!
ReplyDeleteThe Buche de Noel looks heavenly! Gorgeous picture of the flicker.
ReplyDeleteLove your pics of the Log. Sorry I just have to call it that. My grandson loves this & has always since he was old enough to say it has asked for a log cake at Christmas.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics Phillip. What kind of camera are you using?
ReplyDeleteThank you! I have a Nikon 5100.
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